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Whispering Pines Park Perimeter Trail Re-route still provides Great Recreational Opportunities

By Tom Craig, Treasures of the Trails When you are looking for a park with free admission and fun for the whole family, including your leashed pet, Whispering Pines Park is a great choice. There are nearly 300 acres of natural beauty and wildlife, with a variety of experiences for visitors. The Whispering Pines Park is a gem in the heart of Citrus County. It attracts almost 200,000 people a year who love to walk in the woods. The City of Inverness parks are open from dawn to dusk and this one attracts hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Recently, there has been construction to widen US 41, and a new entrance to Whispering Pines Park is planned for US 41 which has caused temporary rerouting of some trails. Don’t worry about the construction because the Perimeter Trail is still open with its temporary re-route. After the highway construction is completed there will be a small reroute around the retention pond created for the newly widened US 41. Whispering Pines Park is Part of the City of Inverness Park System Whispering Pines Park is located on Forest Drive at the intersection with SR 44. The park is described on the Inverness website as, “Whispering Pines Park is a 290-acre woodsy park complete with pickle ball, basketball, disc golf, splash pad, and pool. Joggers and walkers find the trails to be uniquely refreshing, offering the coolness of forest shade during summer months and the crispness of leaves and pine needles in winter.” Entering from the Forest Drive entrance you see many baseball/softball fields complete with grandstands. Winding through the paved roads you pass a few ample parking lots with restroom facilities and pavilions. The next large parking area is the pool complex where you will also find the tennis and pickle ball courts, the start of a disk golf course, and the basketball courts. The many hiking trails provide an escape into the woods where a hiker may pick to follow any of the well-signed trails or choose to make a combination of trails to vary your walk every time you visit. The Perimeter Trail is Used by Hikers, Joggers and Cyclists Hikers, joggers, and cyclists all use the Whispering Pines Park’s Perimeter Trail (The Pink Trail on the signs). Joggers like to use the trail after work, because of its long straightaways and relative flatness. The Perimeter Trail is also the only trail in the park that can be used by cyclists other than the dedicated mountain bike trail. The mountain bike trail is a one-way, 2½-mile loop through the park. The trailhead is located near the parking area of the Recreation Building. Construction has caused Rerouting of the Perimeter Trail The Perimeter Trail has been re-routed due to construction on US 41. The route of the detour mainly follows the yellow trail where the trail is being dug up until it can be permanently rerouted after the construction is done.  The City of Inverness has posted signs clearly marking the detour away from the construction area. The re-route extends the 2.9-mile Perimeter Trail walk to about 3.1 miles. Cyclists may use the re-routed section on the Yellow Trail until the new Perimeter trail is completed by FDOT. The Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) website describes the current trail changes with these words, “What are the Whispering Pines Park Improvements? FDOT will be restoring the perimeter trail, adding native plantings to the trail, and replacing the fence. FDOT will be making accommodations for a new park entrance at the shopping center signalized intersection and providing a dedicated left turn lane to the new entrance.” The City of Inverness website already mentions the new entrance. “The Perimeter trail is the longest trail at 2.9 miles, encircling the park and offering access/parking from two major entry roads: Forest Drive Park Entrance and State Road 41 North.” The City will be paving a section of road from the new US 41 entrance along the old powerline clearing to the existing paved road near the pool rotary. (See the map in this article.) Image by Thomas G. from Pixabay Whispering Pines City Park Walking and Jogging Trails The park has 4 major foot trails. - Yellow is 2.3 miles with its trailhead near the Whispering Pines City Park Pool Facility. This popular trail winds through the entire park touching every other trail in its path. - Blue is a swift mile, for a great lunch-hour workout. - Red and Green are a gentle seven-tenths of a mile, perfect for an afternoon stroll. - The Perimeter trail is the longest trail at 2.9 miles, encircling the park. All trails are monitored by park staff.  If your walking companion happens to be a four-legged pooch, pets are allowed. For safety reasons, your pet must be leashed and, please be prepared to pick up after them. There are convenient, easy to access waste stations to help with this process located throughout the park. All in all, Whispering Pines City Park has a lot to offer visitors. For many, the Perimeter Trail is one of the best so we thought it would be good to update readers on the project. The Park’s entrance is located at 1700 Forest Dr, Inverness, FL 34453. Get out there and hike in one of the best trail parks in Citrus County: Whispering Pines Park. Treasures of the Trails is written by Max Schulman and Tom Craig. It is a great guide to local trails! About Treasures of the Trails Treasures of the Trails showcases the little-known hiking, biking, and birding trails of Citrus County, Florida. It is specifically written for novice hikers and bicyclists and is most helpful to those who are not familiar with Citrus County or Florida’s Nature Coast. It was written by Max Schulman and Tom Craig. It is a one-stop primer that covers the basics a novice can use to locate, learn about, and prepare for great adventures on these trails. It is the “Read This First” handbook that enables a “crawl, walk, run” approach to safely getting out in the diverse trails the area offers and managing a one-year transition to an intermediate-level hiker. Most importantly, it is a book written in plain English. A book you will read, use, and keep in your car or backpack. Read the full article

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My 100% Hypothetical Fantasy Cookout

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Whoa. Was that Michael Jordan who just walked by? Holding a glazed chicken wing and drinking lemonade from a tiki glass that looks like a basketball hoop? Is that Diane Keaton, in an oversized Hawaiian shirt and comically large sunglasses, lounging in a chair by the pool? Is Oprah talking to your 10th grade math teacher about the charred cabbage? Yup. This is all happening. Because we’re at Delany’s 100% Hypothetical Fantasy Cookout, where anything is possible. Dreams, reality, and astonishingly tasty food coexist without a hint of skepticism. It’s great to see you. So glad you could make it. Feel free to grab a beer from the kegerator at the top of the water slide.

Okay. The sad reality is that I can’t actually throw a grilling party. The apartment building I live in doesn’t allow grills or open flames on the premises. And even if I mustered up the courage to sneak one onto my balcony, Oprah hasn’t returned my calls in weeks. Something tells me she wouldn’t show. Which is sad, because throwing a party is my second favorite thing to do when it gets all sunny and warm outside. The first is grilling.

But we just released a killer issue filled with some seriously rad grilling recipes, so I’m not letting these real world road blocks get in my way. I’m going to throw this party. Right here. With you. On the internet. Here’s what’s on the menu. Get ready to eat your butts off.

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I’ll be serving a drink that can be consumed with or without booze, because there will be both kids (The Yodeling Walmart Boy from Youtube, D.W. from the animated television program Arthur, Andy from Toy Story, etc.) and adults at this cookout. A refreshing, fruity strawberry agua fresca will do the trick. You can head to any of the water fountains, which will start to dispense tequila after 6:00 p.m., to spike your beverage.

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There’s a boozy lemonade stand over by the basketball courts. It’s staffed by the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. If want them to serve you a dangerously sip-able cocktail that’s as tart as it is minty, they’ll do that. If you want them to solve mysteries for you, they’ll also do that. That’s hospitality.

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And while we’re at the basketball courts, it looks like Air Bud is here. Or maybe it’s one of Air Bud’s kids? Or grandkids? I don’t know. Golden retrievers all look pretty much the same. Whoever it is seems to be ripping apart a bowl of the grilled corn salad with hot honey-lime dressing. It’s brightly acidic thanks to the lime and a little spicy thanks to sriracha. But creamy chunks of avocado keep those flavors in check. Wait. Can dogs eat avocado? Should I be calling someone?

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Can you hear me over the duet being sung by Patti Smith and Andre 3000? Great. Pass me the pasta salad. Yeah, you heard what I said. I’m serving pasta salad, because even though it’s one of the worst dishes ever invented, I managed to find one that’s actually good. It’s all of the classic Italian flavors you love, turned into a carb-y salad. Tomatoes, basil, peppers, Parmesan, and garlic, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and chopped walnuts. There’s texture happening here, because this pasta salad is tossed in romesco sauce. It’s not a giant pile of slimy salad dressing-soaked noodles.

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Where are the tortilla chips? Damnit. Maya Angelou has them on her float in the pool. We need them for this minimalist, charred tomato salsa. You can’t have a cookout without chips and something to dip them in. This salsa is good enough to eat with a spoon though, with a hint of spiciness from a serrano and a gentle smack from lime juice.

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Eddie Murphy said these beans were amazing. I don’t know. I haven’t tried them yet, because my sous chef WALL-E (the robot from WALL-E) cooked them. But I do like Eddie Murphy, and he wouldn’t shut up about them. They’re acidic and salty and a little spicy. But most of all, this is a simple preparation for prime-season produce, a celebration of the vegetables at the market, and a perfect side for everyone at the cookout, including Eddie Murphy. Did I mention that Eddie Murphy showed up? Love Eddie Murphy.

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Paul Newman threw that horseshoe. He missed the pit by a little. Be cool. Pick it up and hand it back to him. He’s a normal guy. You know what’s not normal though? THE FREAKING SAVORY CARAMEL GLAZE ON THESE GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS. FISH SAUCE AND LEMONGRASS, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? A reincarnated Paul Newman playing horseshoes is an everyday sight compared to these things. Sweet and sticky and smoky, these wings are standing at the front of the queue to become cookout regulars all summer long. Clean your hands before touching the horseshoes though. No one likes a sticky horseshoe.

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Who’s a notable vegetarian? Madonna? No, she couldn’t make it. Erykah Badu? Yes, Erykah is here. And she’s vegetarian. So we need to have a standout vegetarian main. Cookouts aren’t all meat, all the time, folks. That’s why this charred cabbage with goat cheese raita and cucumbers is an absolute winner. The mix of textures (charred, crispy exterior and tender interior) here makes it seem like you’re actually eating a piece of meat. And the acid and herbs in the salad combine with the creaminess of the yogurt to cover the rest of the bases. Speaking of, there are golf carts leaving from the side of the house to take you to the wiffle ball arena. Hurry up.

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If you think I’m having a cookout without some red meat, you are mistaken. I floated the idea past Bill Murray when we were conceptualizing the menu, and he laughed in my face. Haven’t seen him since. In hopes that he’ll show up today, I’ll be serving this sticky-sweet grilled pork shoulder, which was developed by a member of the royal barbecue family Aaron Franklin. The flavor on this piece of meat is absolutely bonkers, coated in a glaze that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, and salty. It’s beautiful, and it tastes a hell of a lot like char siu pork when all is said and done. Sliced thin with pickles, it is perfection. Enjoy. And let me know if you see Bill.

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SIKE. It’s a fish sandwich. This is a made-up party. I can do this if I want to. And I want to, because this is one of the best fried fish sandwiches I’ve ever had. It’s creamy and tangy, thanks to tartar sauce, and sliced cucumbers lighten the whole thing up to make you feel somewhat healthy. Plus, the fish itself was caught by Captain Quint from Jaws…before he got eaten by the giant shark.

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You’d think we’d be having an elaborate, opulent dessert at this event, huh? Something that looks like the thing Rihanna chose to wear, which is cool, but a bit…much. We’re not. We’re going to keep it low-key with a Eton mess, a spoonable dessert made from fresh whipped cream, strawberries, and store-bought meringues.

Eton mess is the dessert that brings this whole thing together, because at the end of the day, a cookout isn’t about extravagance or impressing people. It isn’t about notable celebrity guests, a 126-acre backyard, or a pool big enough to fit your jet skis. A cookout is about making delicious food for people who want to be outside. It’s about relishing the simple joy of breathing fresh air, smelling the coals, and tearing into flavorful food with people you care about. Which is why I invited you. Hope you enjoyed yourself. Party favors are through the arcade. Get home safe.

Want to keep you’re grilling vibe a little healthier? Fine. Here:

38 Healthy Grilling Recipes to Make this Summer

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Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson

Grilled Spiced Snapper with Mango and Red Onion Salad

Grilling a whole fish doesn’t have to be daunting, especially if you use this turning method to minimize the risk of tearing the skin. Lay the fish horizontally across the grill grate with the top fins toward you and cook. When it’s time to turn, wedge two metal spatulas under the fish—one near the tail and the other at the head—then quickly and confidently roll it away from you onto its other side in one fluid motion.

Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson

Spicy Grilled Chicken with Crunchy Fennel Salad

This chicken recipe packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a superclean and cooling crisp fennel salad. If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy veg will do. Try radishes, carrots, or cucumbers instead.

Alex Lau

Alex Lau

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson

Charred Cabbage with Goat Cheese Raita and Cucumbers

For this vegetarian grilling recipe, go hard when charring the cabbage wedges—to the point you might think you did something wrong. They are dense and resilient and need a long time on the grill to soften. Serve this summer side dish with a refreshing raita sauce and crunchy Corn Nuts on top, and prepare to be amazed.

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Kamil Bialous

Whole Grilled Salmon with Chanterelles

This recipe is going to instruct you to remove the backbone of the fish from inside the cavity—no small task but well worth it. You can also just tie two whole fillets of salmon together (skin side facing out) if you’d like.

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Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Andy Baraghani, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski

Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Judy Mancini

Grilled Citrus-Shrimp Lettuce Cups

This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid. Just be sure to stick to the 30-minute marinade in any case, since going longer can toughen the flesh.

Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde

Choose scallops that are “dry” (not stored in liquid preservatives). Larger is better; small ones could overcook before browning. Make sure to coat them thoroughly in oil before grilling so they don’t stick to the grate.

Alex Lau

Grilled Eggplant and Lemons with Garlic Labneh

Use whatever type of eggplant looks most appealing at the market; they should be firm to the touch, with glossy skin. Small globe eggplants are easy to find, but this is also a terrific time to use long Asian types, small round white ones, or any of the cool-looking striped varieties.

Alex Lau

Alex Lau

Peden & Munk

Peden & Munk

Christopher Testani

Alex Lau

Gentyl & Hyers

Alex Lau

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Grilled Salmon Collars

Don’t fuss with the salmon too much once it’s on the grill: Let the flesh naturally release from the grate before attempting to turn it. You can also use the marinade for any cut of salmon. This recipe is from AL’s Place, which we named our No. 1 new restaurant in America in 2015, in San Francisco, CA.

Laura Murray

Marcus Nilsson

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Grilled Squid with Chile Dressing and Radishes

If you can’t find ají amarillo chiles for this grilled squid recipe, substitute with the paste, which is more widely available. Add 2 tsp. paste to dressing before adding the oil. This recipe is from Oberlin in Providence, RI.

Peden + Munk

Peden & Munk

Alex Lau

Grill-Roasted Pineapple

The smoky and sweet pineapple flesh can be scooped out and added to salsas, spooned over shortcakes or ice cream, or served alongside grilled pork, chicken, or fish. This recipe is from Lord Stanley in San Francisco, CA.

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Grilled Fennel

Make sure to peel away the outermost layer from the fennel bulb; it’s tough and fibrous and won’t be good grilled. This recipe is from P.Y.T. in Los Angeles, CA.

Peden + Munk

Peden + Munk

Spice-Marinated and Grilled Lamb Chops

You don’t need a roaring-hot grill for this lamb chops recipe. Grilling them over moderate heat will allow some of the fat to soften and render. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.

Alex Lau

Grilled Halibut with Tomatoes and Hearts of Palm

Cooking fish doesn’t need to be intimidating. In fact, few things could be simpler—or more rewarding. For meaty steaks of swordfish, albacore, and halibut, all you need is a kiss of high heat from a grill or cast-iron pan and a simple vinaigrette. Zesting citrus directly onto your food means no wasted precious aromatic oils and zero chance of the zest drying out before you use it.

Peden & Munk

Vincent Cross

Grilled Hanger Steak with Fennel Salad

51 Lincoln grills the tomatoes for this salad, but unless you have a screaming-hot grill, this can be tricky. Either way, use beefsteaks, which have an excellent ratio of flesh to seeds.

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Looking for Lifestyle and not just a home? Welcome to Bradenton’s River Strand at Heritage Harbour. . This Gorgeous Maintenance Free Pool home is situated on a premium lot in the Sanctuary with a pond view in the front and out back. Enjoy the morning sun on the large screened in lanai and sunsets overlooking the pond on your front porch. . This executive home has 4 bedroom, 3 baths and a 3 car garage. There is plenty of space to spread out with a living and dining room combination and an open kitchen family room area. The Kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, the cabinets have decorative molding, and the dry bar had glass cabinets and a built in mini refrigerator. . The large master ensuite has sliding glass doors to the lanai, a walk in closet with custom built in shelving, dual sinks in the bath and a garden tub with seperate shower. . Some of the additional features in the home include crown molding, tile throughout all the main living area on the diagnol, cabinets in the laundry, extended and screened in paver lanai, whole home gutters, hurricane shutters & irrigation system. . Maintenance free living allows you to enjoy all the amenities River Strand offers. Your purchase includes Social Membership with 8 Har-Tru Lighted Tennis Courts, 24 hour Fitness Centers, 39,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Fine Dining, Billiard Room, Card Room, Pickle-ball Courts and Basketball Court. Easy Access to I75 for a Short Commute to Downtown Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa or the Beaches. . Move in Ready at $395,000 . For more information on this Property please Email or Call Us at: (941) 421-7375. . #bradenton #sarasota #lakewoodranch #thelynnrealtygroup #wendylynnrealtor #fineproperties #golfcoursecommunity #tenniscommunity #gated #waterviews #roomwithaview #srq #manateecounty #maintenancefree (at The Lynn Realty Group Sarasota & Manatee Florida)

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Whispering Pines Park Perimeter Trail Re-route still provides Great Recreational Opportunities

By Tom Craig, Treasures of the Trails When you are looking for a park with free admission and fun for the whole family, including your leashed pet, Whispering Pines Park is a great choice. There are nearly 300 acres of natural beauty and wildlife, with a variety of experiences for visitors. The Whispering Pines Park is a gem in the heart of Citrus County. It attracts almost 200,000 people a year who love to walk in the woods. The City of Inverness parks are open from dawn to dusk and this one attracts hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Recently, there has been construction to widen US 41, and a new entrance to Whispering Pines Park is planned for US 41 which has caused temporary rerouting of some trails. Don’t worry about the construction because the Perimeter Trail is still open with its temporary re-route. After the highway construction is completed there will be a small reroute around the retention pond created for the newly widened US 41. Whispering Pines Park is Part of the City of Inverness Park System Whispering Pines Park is located on Forest Drive at the intersection with SR 44. The park is described on the Inverness website as, “Whispering Pines Park is a 290-acre woodsy park complete with pickle ball, basketball, disc golf, splash pad, and pool. Joggers and walkers find the trails to be uniquely refreshing, offering the coolness of forest shade during summer months and the crispness of leaves and pine needles in winter.” Entering from the Forest Drive entrance you see many baseball/softball fields complete with grandstands. Winding through the paved roads you pass a few ample parking lots with restroom facilities and pavilions. The next large parking area is the pool complex where you will also find the tennis and pickle ball courts, the start of a disk golf course, and the basketball courts. The many hiking trails provide an escape into the woods where a hiker may pick to follow any of the well-signed trails or choose to make a combination of trails to vary your walk every time you visit. The Perimeter Trail is Used by Hikers, Joggers and Cyclists Hikers, joggers, and cyclists all use the Whispering Pines Park’s Perimeter Trail (The Pink Trail on the signs). Joggers like to use the trail after work, because of its long straightaways and relative flatness. The Perimeter Trail is also the only trail in the park that can be used by cyclists other than the dedicated mountain bike trail. The mountain bike trail is a one-way, 2½-mile loop through the park. The trailhead is located near the parking area of the Recreation Building. Construction has caused Rerouting of the Perimeter Trail The Perimeter Trail has been re-routed due to construction on US 41. The route of the detour mainly follows the yellow trail where the trail is being dug up until it can be permanently rerouted after the construction is done.  The City of Inverness has posted signs clearly marking the detour away from the construction area. The re-route extends the 2.9-mile Perimeter Trail walk to about 3.1 miles. Cyclists may use the re-routed section on the Yellow Trail until the new Perimeter trail is completed by FDOT. The Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) website describes the current trail changes with these words, “What are the Whispering Pines Park Improvements? FDOT will be restoring the perimeter trail, adding native plantings to the trail, and replacing the fence. FDOT will be making accommodations for a new park entrance at the shopping center signalized intersection and providing a dedicated left turn lane to the new entrance.” The City of Inverness website already mentions the new entrance. “The Perimeter trail is the longest trail at 2.9 miles, encircling the park and offering access/parking from two major entry roads: Forest Drive Park Entrance and State Road 41 North.” The City will be paving a section of road from the new US 41 entrance along the old powerline clearing to the existing paved road near the pool rotary. (See the map in this article.) Image by Thomas G. from Pixabay Whispering Pines City Park Walking and Jogging Trails The park has 4 major foot trails. - Yellow is 2.3 miles with its trailhead near the Whispering Pines City Park Pool Facility. This popular trail winds through the entire park touching every other trail in its path. - Blue is a swift mile, for a great lunch-hour workout. - Red and Green are a gentle seven-tenths of a mile, perfect for an afternoon stroll. - The Perimeter trail is the longest trail at 2.9 miles, encircling the park. All trails are monitored by park staff.  If your walking companion happens to be a four-legged pooch, pets are allowed. For safety reasons, your pet must be leashed and, please be prepared to pick up after them. There are convenient, easy to access waste stations to help with this process located throughout the park. All in all, Whispering Pines City Park has a lot to offer visitors. For many, the Perimeter Trail is one of the best so we thought it would be good to update readers on the project. The Park’s entrance is located at 1700 Forest Dr, Inverness, FL 34453. Get out there and hike in one of the best trail parks in Citrus County: Whispering Pines Park. Treasures of the Trails is written by Max Schulman and Tom Craig. It is a great guide to local trails! About Treasures of the Trails Treasures of the Trails showcases the little-known hiking, biking, and birding trails of Citrus County, Florida. It is specifically written for novice hikers and bicyclists and is most helpful to those who are not familiar with Citrus County or Florida’s Nature Coast. It was written by Max Schulman and Tom Craig. It is a one-stop primer that covers the basics a novice can use to locate, learn about, and prepare for great adventures on these trails. It is the “Read This First” handbook that enables a “crawl, walk, run” approach to safely getting out in the diverse trails the area offers and managing a one-year transition to an intermediate-level hiker. Most importantly, it is a book written in plain English. A book you will read, use, and keep in your car or backpack. Read the full article

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Looking for Lifestyle and not just a home? Welcome to Bradenton’s River Strand at Heritage Harbour. This Gorgeous Maintenance Free Pool home is situated on a premium lot in the Sanctuary with a pond view in the front and out back. Enjoy the morning sun on the large screened in lanai and sunsets overlooking the pond on your front porch. This executive home has 4 bedroom, 3 baths and a 3 car garage. There is plenty of space to spread out with a living and dining room combination and an open kitchen family room area. The Kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, the cabinets have decorative molding, and the dry bar had glass cabinets and a built in mini refrigerator. The large master ensuite has sliding glass doors to the lanai, a walk in closet with custom built in shelving, dual sinks in the bath and a garden tub with seperate shower. Some of the additional features in the home include crown molding, tile throughout all the main living area on the diagnol, cabinets in the laundry, extended and screened in paver lanai, whole home gutters, hurricane shutters & irrigation system. Maintenance free living allows you to enjoy all the amenities River Strand offers. Your purchase includes Social Membership with 8 Har-Tru Lighted Tennis Courts, 24 hour Fitness Centers, 39,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Fine Dining, Billiard Room, Card Room, Pickle-ball Courts and Basketball Court. Easy Access to I75 for a Short Commute to Downtown Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa or the Beaches. Call today 941-421-7375 http://www.sunnysarasotahomes.com/listings/219-heritage-preserve-run-bradenton-river-strand/ #bradenton #bradentonfl #bradentonhomes #bradentonflorida #golfcommunities #floridaliving #floridalife #floridahome #florida #lakeview #pondview #maintenancefree #communitypool #tennis #lakewoodranch #sarasota #sarasotacounty #sarasotaflorida #manateecounty #srq #realtor #realestate #residential #realestateagent #readytomove #wendylynnrealtor (at Wendy Lynn & Associates - Sarasota & Manatee County Real Estate)

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Description Looking for Lifestyle and not just a home? Welcome to Bradenton’s River Strand at Heritage Harbour. This Gorgeous Maintenance Free Pool home is situated on a premium lot in the Sanctuary with a pond view in the front and out back. Enjoy the morning sun on the large screened in lanai and sunsets overlooking the pond on your front porch. This executive home has 4 bedroom, 3 baths and a 3 car garage. There is plenty of space to spread out with a living and dining room combination and an open kitchen family room area. The Kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, the cabinets have decorative molding, and the dry bar had glass cabinets and a built in mini refrigerator. The large master ensuite has sliding glass doors to the lanai, a walk in closet with custom built in shelving, dual sinks in the bath and a garden tub with seperate shower. Some of the additional features in the home include crown molding, tile throughout all the main living area on the diagnol, cabinets in the laundry, extended and screened in paver lanai, whole home gutters, hurricane shutters & irrigation system. Maintenance free living allows you to enjoy all the amenities River Strand offers. Your purchase includes Social Membership with 8 Har-Tru Lighted Tennis Courts, 24 hour Fitness Centers, 39,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Fine Dining, Billiard Room, Card Room, Pickle-ball Courts and Basketball Court. Easy Access to I75 for a Short Commute to Downtown Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa or the Beaches. #bradenton #lakewoodranch #sarasota #newhome #florida #floridaliving #srq #manateecounty #realtor #realestate #wendylynn #homeforsale #realestateagent #movingtime #itstimetomove #wendylynnrealtor #parrishfl #floridahome #lifestyle #openfloorplan #pondview (at Wendy Lynn & Associates - Sarasota & Manatee County Real Estate)